Technology

Information on technological advancements in the European space industry, including new spacecraft, instruments, and innovations.

CNES has partnered with Spartan Space, MEDES, and sporting goods retailer Decathlon to develop a spacesuit.

CNES, Decathlon, Spartan Space and MEDES to Develop Spacesuit

The French space agency CNES has announced a partnership with Spartan Space, the Institute of Space Medicine and Physiology (MEDES), and the sporting goods...
ESA has signed an agreement with NASA to formalize aspects of its Mars rover mission, which the US agency will assist.

NASA Signs Agreement to Assist ESA With Mars Rover Mission

The European Space Agency has signed a new memorandum of understanding with NASA to formalize the aspects of its Rosalind Franklin Mars rover mission...
Thales Alenia Space has delivered the pressurized module for the 21st Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft.

Thales Alenia Space Delivers Pressurized Module for 21st Cygnus Spacecraft

Thales Alenia Space has confirmed that the pressurized module for the 21st Northrop Grumman Cygnus Spacecraft is on its way to US shores. The...
The Exploration Company has announced that it is almost ready to begin environmental testing for its Mission Possible demonstrator.

The Exploration Company’s Mission Possible Capsule Passes Key Milestones

The Exploration Company has announced that its Mission Possible demonstrator was closed up and inverted into its launch position for the first time. Mission Possible...
POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that it is working on a pair of 5-metre-long prototypes that will be powered by aerospike engines.

POLARIS Spaceplanes Moves Ahead with New MIRA Prototypes

German startup POLARIS Spaceplanes has announced that it is progressing with the construction of its MIRA II and MIRA III spaceplane prototypes after MIRA...
ESA has published a call for the development of large solar arrays for use aboard the agency’s European Charging Station for the Moon system.

The European Charging Station for the Moon

The European Space Agency has published a call for the development of very large solar array technology for use aboard the agency's European Charging...
Nammo UK is preparing to deliver its first LEROS-4 engine to Firefly for use aboard its Blue Ghost lunar lander.

Nammo UK Prepares to Deliver Engine for US Lunar Lander

The UK arm of Norwegian aerospace and defence company Nammo has announced that it is preparing to deliver its first LEROS 4 engine to...
The European Space Agency has decided to make significant changes to ClearSpace-1, including the mission's target.

ESA Selects OHB SE to Take Over ClearSpace-1 Mission Leadership

The European Space Agency has selected to make significant changes to its ClearSpace-1 mission, selecting a new mission lead and a new target. In 2019,...
ArianeGroup has announced the completion of the final Ariane 6 upper stage hot fire test, which did not include a Vinci ignition

The Mysterious Ariane 6 Upper Stage Hot Fire Test

ArianeGroup announced on 15 April that it had successfully completed "the last hot firing test" of the Ariane 6 upper stage ahead of the...
ClearSpace has completed the Preliminary Design Review for a space debris removal mission commissioned by the UK Space Agency.

ClearSpace Debris Removal Mission Passes Key Milestone

Swiss in-orbit servicing and debris removal company ClearSpace has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review for its CLEAR mission. ClearSpace was founded in 2018 as...
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